Dear Kirsten, that is absolutely awful what the stupid nanny goat (or whatever she is in German) said to you. The woman clearly has no idea what the bond between a human and a pet can be and perhaps has no idea of loving connections at all. And she's clearly another one of these people who doesn't let the fact that she has no idea what she's talking about stop her from shooting off her mouth. As you say, it's a waste of energy discussing these things with people like that.

With friends (or friends of friends) like that, you don't need enemies!

Regarding holistic and homeopathic treatments: I have been giving Sydney 1 1/2 cc of Essiac tea twice a day for the last week or so. I pet-sit for a woman who is an herbalist and naturopathic doctor, and she suggested it as something that might help Sydney fight cancer. She put together a mix of herbs and gave me instructions on brewing some up for tea.

I looked on the Shirley's Wellness site that MajesticCollies recommended and found a number of references to Essiac.

In the last few days Sydney has gotten his appetite and his energy back and is acting just fine. I don't know if the Essiac has had anything to do with that or if it's just because he's healed from the first surgery. I am also giving him Interferon, which I got from the vet and which is a protein and an immune-system booster, so that might be helping too. You might mention these to the holistic vet and see if he thinks they might be helpful for Luna.

All the best to you, Luna, and Lily, and don't let stupid nanny goats get your goat!

Hugs,

Pat